J. Karen Thomas
J. Karen Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1965 Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Died | March 26, 2015 (aged 50) Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Occupation | Actress / Singer / Songwriter / Voice Artist |
| Years active | 1983–2015 |
| Spouse | Colette Divine |
J. Karen Thomas (1965 – March 26, 2015) was an American actress, singer, and voice artist. Her numerous television credits included her role as Audrey Carlisle on the dramatic television series, Nashville, opposite Robin Williams.[1]
Thomas was born in
Nashville radio station WYHY, Y107 (now WRVW, 107.5 The River). She was a valuable member the Nashville theater community. In 2013, Thomas won the Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Shug Avery in The Color Purple.[1] She also released two albums during her career.[1]
J. Karen Thomas was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in January 2015. Thomas died from the disease on March 26, 2015, at the age of 50.[1] She is survived by her partner of 18 years, Colette Divine.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Pagetta, Joe (2015-03-26). "Nashville-based actress and singer J. Karen Thomas Dies at 50". NowPlayingNashville.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2015-04-20.
External links
- J. Karen Thomas at IMDb